Jazz Alley welcomes Edmonds-Woodway ensemble

These young musicians have been named “one of the best five high school jazz bands” by Starbucks at the company’s annual Hot Java Cool Jazz Concert.

“Jazz Alley’s so excited to be the hub for blooming musicians,” club spokesman Rachael Millikan said. “We are expecting some high-energy horn blowing and lots of happy parents.”

Jazz Ensemble I is a three-time finalist in the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York.

Edmonds-Woodway Jazz Groups are honored regularly at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho, and they’ve been featured in All-State and All-Northwest music groups as well as National Ensembles like the Grammy Bands.

The bands also serve their community by playing throughout the year at events, businesses, private parties and benefits.